The Connects Kansas City, Missouri, United States Jul 11, 2016

Saint MicvsA.Ward

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AI Verdict

Verdict
Winner
55% confidence
Score
21

This battle was an absolute classic, showcasing incredible penmanship and performance from both Saint Mic and A.Ward. While many fans found it incredibly close and even, Saint Mic narrowly edged out the win with slightly more consistent rounds, demonstrating intricate wordplay and complex schemes. A.Ward brought powerful rebuttals and standout punchlines, making it a truly debatable affair that still saw Saint Mic slightly outpointing his opponent across the rounds.

Round-by-Round
Saint Mic delivered a masterful first round, hitting with complex wordplay and engaging schemes that captivated the crowd from the jump.
Rd 2A.Ward
A.Ward took this round by capitalizing on Saint Mic's minor stumbles, delivering powerful, well-structured lines and strong rebuttals that landed hard with the audience. His 'shave grams' and 'real man look a 9 in the face' lines were particularly impactful.
Despite some delivery issues mentioned by fans, Saint Mic's third round was packed with cleverness and unique angles, allowing him to narrowly edge out A.Ward in a highly competitive closer. His creative multi-entendres were a highlight.
Analysis

The battle between Saint Mic and A.Ward on The Connects stage has been overwhelmingly hailed as an instant classic, lauded for its exceptional penmanship and engaging performances from both emcees. Saint Mic consistently demonstrated an elite level of intricate wordplay and multi-layered schemes, forcing opponents and audiences alike to rewind and decipher his complex bars. A.Ward countered with powerful, well-delivered punches and timely rebuttals, often blending street grit with his signature spiritual angles, making for a truly dynamic back-and-forth.

While the battle was incredibly close, with many fans struggling to pick a definitive winner, Saint Mic's slightly more consistent rounds, despite minor stumbles, allowed him to narrowly secure the victory. This matchup is a masterclass in bar-heavy battle rap, deserving of its 'classic' status.

01Saint Mic's 'two types of fan' scheme: 'Ironic, I been two types of fan and now I'm here sealing the box.'
02A.Ward's 'Nebraska backwards' geographical wordplay: 'Maybe I got Nebraska backwards and that's where Aks and Ar Ben (are been)'
03A.Ward's 'real man look a 9 in the face' line delivered with a strong moral angle.
04A.Ward's aggressive 'Nana had chemo, you wouldn't shave grams' line.
05Saint Mic's 'Doubtfire, maid-man' scheme, showcasing intricate wordplay.
06A.Ward's elaborate 'fabric' or 'cut' scheme, displaying intricate craftsmanship.
What fans loved
  • The battle's status as an undeniable 'classic' and one of the best ever.
  • Both rappers' exceptional penmanship, complex wordplay, and schemes.
  • The high replay value due to the intricate bars and close nature of the battle.
  • A.Ward's impactful punchlines and seamless delivery.
  • Saint Mic's smart, multi-layered writing and unique style and angles.
Criticisms
  • The battle is severely underrated and lacks the views it deserves, given its quality.
  • Saint Mic's occasional stumbles in delivery impacted some of his rounds.
  • Some of Saint Mic's bars were considered too intellectual or complex, potentially going over the heads of part of the audience.
  • The battle was so close that it was difficult for many fans to pick a clear winner, leading to ongoing debate.

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